Have you started partying yet? Well I hope we all have at least one chance during the coming weeks to put on the ritz a little and step out in style. If you don’t have anything in particular on your calendar, create something! I think it’s always fun just to treat yourself to a nice dinner out. So you could certainly wear one of these chic holiday looks from Kohl’s for those understated by festive outings.

Faux Leather Pants for a Holiday Look

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I’ve shared several other holiday outfit inspiration posts this season, but I thought it would be nice to put together outfits from Kohl’s that have just a subtle hint of festive things to come. Plus,

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Today I am sharing Holiday Deals from Walmart that are awesome gift ideas for nearly everyone on your list. This includes beauty, home, kitchen, electronics and more, so there is a little something in this post for everyone. For me, I always have the hardest time buying for the guys in my family, so I teamed up with my two brothers and they offered up a few suggestions form the Walmart Deals on some “approved gifts”. They are a few years older than me, so hopefully this may give you a little inspiration for your brothers, husbands or guy friends. Of course, I love them all! I love a refresh season for my home and wardrobe and when the big deals come around, I’m all in so I am ready for January when I start my reorganization for the home.

Electronics or tech gifts are always big on everyone’s list,

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Last week, I went on a virtual hunt for the most boujee gifts one can shop for online, as opposed to following the trend of finding the most expensive gifts on TikTok! Little did I know that I was unearthing an exquisite treasure of dazzling jewels, designer home décor, intoxicating perfumes, and notable watches. And so, I began collecting and saving every item in folders with the dream that maybe one day, my hubby will be generous enough to surprise me with an expensive gift for Christmas!

The search for expensive gifts online is overwhelming for those who are fortunate to afford the fine things in life. You must be familiar with retailers that offer exclusive products. But no one has the time to spend days or weeks in search of the most elaborate gift online. For these reasons, affluent people will commission the work to expert shoppers,

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Happy Friday! It’s time for me to run through the outfits I’ve worn during the past week. This is how I really dressed for my day!

Daily Outfits for Winter

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I like to keep these outfit review posts focused on what I wore, why and how I combined things. So I’ve linked each of the outfits to my LTK page (except one), where you can shop anything that is available from my outfit, as well as similar options. You might want to keep in mind that I am 5’8″ and weigh about 155 pounds. I have even proportions and an hourglass shape.

What I Wore for a Holiday Tour of Homes

I don’t have an

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Somebody beneficial this eyeliner to me and I’ve been using it ever since. It has a very positive magic-marker type tip, so it is a little less intimidating to apply than the common …

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If you’re like me, you find unrivaled levels of joy in digging through the seemingly endless pages of online retail hot spots like Shopbop. During my latest window-shopping adventure, I stumbled upon the holy grail of affordable yet pretty bags—the site’s “under $300” bag section. When I began to scroll through, the excitement started to build when I quickly realized how many solid bag options were available for less than $300, including some designer handbags.

Are you in need of a work tote to lug around your laptop, notebook, and other work documents? Are you trying to diversify your handbag collection without going broke? For your shopping pleasure, I selected some pieces that caught my attention. Some bags are in line with the latest trends, and others are cute and functional. Perhaps you need a gift for someone special. No matter the reason, season, or need, I’ve found a bag

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It’s getting cold and I am loving it! I don’t love being cold, but I love winter fashion, especially during the holiday season. Today I am sharing 4 outfits that are on sale, featuring J.Crew Factory, Talbots, and Express. They are all on sale and would make a perfect gift for someone on your list, or if you are like me…put yourself on the list and treat yourself! 😉

Get cozy in this lounge set by Haven Within from Talbots while it’s 40% off! If you like soft, comfortable, and well made…this is a keeper! I have been wearing this around the house (btw, it makes a great movie night “get comfy’ on the couch outfit) and loving it when I’m out running errands as an everyday comfortable outfit. It’s getting a little nippy here in NC, so a puffer vest is all I need right now

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How often do you buy something because you’ve read about it online or seen it on social media? It’s become habitual for many to discover new things from digital influencers, whether through reading blogs, watching TikTok and YouTube, or browsing Facebook and IG. Besides, digital influencers have helped us find fabulous emerging designers without stepping foot outside our homes, notably during lockdowns when we couldn’t shop during the Holidays. More people rely on social influencers to enlighten them with Christmas gift ideas from the trendiest luxury brands, emerging labels, and small businesses to Amazon and Etsy.

To help my friends and readers with their shopping needs this holiday season, I’ve compiled a list of my beloved brands and labels I’ve worked with over the pandemic period. The list includes small businesses, sustainable brands, and products, clean beauty and skincare, plus unique gifts for trend lovers.

Christmas gift ideas

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Welcome to Dressed for My Day. Today I’m sharing how I really dressed for my days recently. I tend to give different names to these posts each week, but most Fridays I gather up photos of my real life OOTDs (outfits of the day) to share with my readers. It holds me accountable, gives you a peek into my real life wardrobe and gives me the opportunity to share a few style hacks or lessons I’ve learned along the way. So today I’m sharing the cold weather outfits I’ve enjoyed wearing in recent weeks.

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Cold Weather Outfits for Women Over 50

I really try to focus on style tips, or at least my reasoning for why I

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Elena Vosnaki, author and senior editor at Fragrantica.com and founder of Perfumeshrine.com, says that gourmands have currently taken over the market, alongside fragrances with Middle-Eastern ingredients, such as oudh (though she says that’s more popular in niche fragrances). “For the designer and mainstream segments, gourmands are reigning right now,” says Vosnaki, and she has a few theories why. “There are several factors contributing to that: the pandemic, which made us all seek solace and comfort, the war in Europe which created a throwback to tried and tested solutions for the market, plus the companies that have been steadily producing and launching gourmand fragrances for the past 10-15 years,” she explains. 

Perfumer Marissa Zappas echoes the fact that most commercial perfumes released in the past decade are technically gourmands, even if they aren’t necessarily marketed that way. “In general, perfumes are much, much sweeter than they were 20 years ago,”

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